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Osteoporosis affects 28 million people in the United States alone. The need for stable internal fixation of this type of bone is paramount. Metabolic bone diseases, such as osteoporosis, osteomalacia, hyperparathyroidism, and Paget's disease, are usually associated with osteoporotic or soft skeleton, especially in the elderly patient. Orthopedic procedures in elderly patients are costly and with the increasing age of the population these costs will continue to escalate. Great challenges are often encountered when internal fixation is needed for fractures or osteotomies in osteoporotic bone. This book is designed to present both current clinical techniques and cutting-edge knowledge in pre-clinical research on the internal fixation of osteoporotic bone.

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'Presents current clinical standards with supporting research rationale and shows how basic science research has direct application. . .an excellent text for the orthopaedist whose practice includes fracture treatment in osteoporotic patients. . .helpful for the researcher who wants a good introduction into the basic science of fractures and their management.' --Journal of Orthopaedic Sports and Physical Therapy <p>'A complete guide to state-of-the-art management of osteoporotic fractures. . .as relevant to orthopaedic surgeons as to researchers, as it brings together both sides of the debate. . .very complete bibliography is provided at the end of each chapter. . .large index is very convenient to use.' --Surgical Radiologic Anatomy <p> [This text] should find its way into the libraries of medical schools, hospitals, and orthopaedic departments as well as the personal libraries of clinicians, researchers, and engineers with a specific interest in this area. --The Journal of Bon

'Presents current clinical standards with supporting research rationale and shows how basic science research has direct application. . .an excellent text for the orthopaedist whose practice includes fracture treatment in osteoporotic patients. . .helpful for the researcher who wants a good introduction into the basic science of fractures and their management.' --Journal of Orthopaedic Sports and Physical Therapy <p>'A complete guide to state-of-the-art management of osteoporotic fractures. . .as relevant to orthopaedic surgeons as to researchers, as it brings together both sides of the debate. . .very complete bibliography is provided at the end of each chapter. . .large index is very convenient to use.' --Surgical Radiologic Anatomy <p> [This text] should find its way into the libraries of medical schools, hospitals, and orthopaedic departments as well as the personal libraries of clinicians, researchers, and engineers with a specific interest in this area. --The Journal of Bonen

'Presents current clinical standards with supporting research rationale and shows how basic science research has direct application. . .an excellent text for the orthopaedist whose practice includes fracture treatment in osteoporotic patients. . .helpful for the researcher who wants a good introduction into the basic science of fractures and their management.' --Journal of Orthopaedic Sports and Physical Therapy <p>'A complete guide to state-of-the-art management of osteoporotic fractures. . .as relevant to orthopaedic surgeons as to researchers, as it brings together both sides of the debate. . .very complete bibliography is provided at the end of each chapter. . .large index is very convenient to use.' --Surgical Radiologic Anatomy <p> [This text] should find its way into the libraries of medical schools, hospitals, and orthopaedic departments as well as the personal libraries of clinicians, researchers, and engineers with a specific interest in this area. --The Journal of Boned

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